Ch. 201..210

Chapter 201: No One Wants to Have Such a Mother

Stella asked, "Are you sure that you bought it half a month ago?"

The middle-aged woman got a word in, "Why do you ask when she bought the products? They were sold in your store and you should return the money and compensate me. Cut the craps."

Stella took a glance at the broken necklace that was thrown onto the ground by that middle-aged woman before and then asked the little girl, "Do you remember who sold them to you? Were they sold by the girl just now?"

The girl hurriedly replied, "Yep, it was her."

How much did you buy them?

I... I don't remember...

The middle-aged woman became impatient, "Enough is enough. It's just worthy of several hundreds. Why do you have many questions? You're the owner of such a big store and I guess that you're not in short of money. Hurry up to return the money and this will come to an end."

Stella said with a light smile, "How can I return the money to you if I don't know the price."

The middle-aged woman retorted, "You will have to compensate for my spiritual damage and the loss of working time. You can give them to me together. Why did you separate them?"

How much do you want?

Not that much. Twenty or thirty thousand.

Stella couldn't help but let out a chuckle, "Twenty or thirty thousand?"

The middle-aged woman replied, "It's not that much, right? My daughter is still a student and she doesn't go to school today because of this matter. If she can't keep abreast with the teacher's tempo after coming back to school and fails to be admitted by a renewed university and can't get a good job in the future because of this, it will be a great loss. I didn't ask for too much." "Okay."

When speaking, Stella took out her phone.

The middle-aged money showed her OR code of payment to Stella triumphantly, but at the next moment, Stella called the police.

Yuck, you... The middle-aged woman seemed to be a bit nervous, "If you think that the compensation is high, we can negotiate it. I have to remind you that I will not get even with it if we come to the please. It's your reputation that will be ruined."

Stella ignored her and concisely narrated the situation to the police.

After ending the call, Stella raised the necklace in her hand and said in a flat tone, "Firstly, I designed and produced this necklace ten days ago and it was sold in the store about one week ago. Secondly, the girl pushed by you just now asked for a leave several days ago and she only came back yesterday."

Seeing that her scheme was exposed, the middle-aged woman began to make a scene, "I don't care about that. I just know that the necklace was bought from your store. So you must compensate me." Stella replied, "I'm not in a hurry. Let's talk about it in the police office."

The middle-aged woman turned around and began to curse at her daughter, "Useless thing. You even forget when you bought it."

When speaking, she poked at her daughter's head with great force, "No wonder that you have poor performance in school. Are there only shits in your brain? Thing over the words you want to say before speaking when the police come later."

The girl simply stood on the spot with her head lowered.

Stella noticed that the girl's school uniform was washed-up. It was winter now, but she only had one sweater under her thin uniform. She was wearing a pair of old-fashioned and ordinary sports shoes, but they were quite clean. She was quite different from her mother who had fatty cheeks and wore a marten coat.

Such a girl would by no means buy accessories with her parents' hard-earned money because she would not pursue beauty blindly.

As a matter of fact, as long as one observed it carefully, he/she would find out that the woman's words were full of holes.

But Stella couldn't understand why they would blackmail her.

And they even made up a lie that would be exposed easily.

Sherry came back after a short while. Seeing this scene, she pulled Stella aside and asked, "Stella, what happened?"

Stella briefly told her what happened and added, "Sherry, I have to go to the police office later. If there's no other matter in our studio, you can close it and go to the hospital to visit Natalie."

Okay. I will call Channing and let him go to the police office with you. Otherwise, I'm afraid that... Sherry took a glance at the middle-aged woman and clicked her tongue, "You can win her if you fight against her."

Stella was amused, "I'm going to the police office for taking dictations, not for fighting. Channing has been concentrated on his final exams recently. Don't tell him about this."

Sherry nodded her head, "All right. Then be careful. When I handle the matters here, I will go to the police office to pick you."

The police officers came after a short while.

They were then taken to the police office. The middle-aged woman, who was so aggressive in the studio just now, pretended to be so miserable and poor. This time, she didn't allow her daughter to say anything and simply told them that she was scared.

Stella told the police officers about what happened and the evidence she had. The middle-aged woman retorted in an aggrieved tone, "We're the victims, not convicts. Have you finished your interrogation? My daughter is going to have the college entrance examination soon. Will you be responsible if this affects her study?"

The police officers wanted to let them solve this conflict through negotiation as the things were bought form Stella's store. Moreover, three hundred yuan was not a big amount. They thought that Stella could buy peace with such a small amount of money.

Stella pressed her lips. She didn't reply.

It was not a matter of money. Rather, it was a matter of principle.

But when she saw that the middle-aged man was still complaining about her daughter while poking at her head with great forced, she suddenly realized that the girl was instigated by her mother.

No one wanted to have such a mother.

In the end, Stella gave one thousand to the middle-aged woman and said coldly, "But a thick coat for your daughter with the rest of the money."

The girl looked up at Stella when she heard the words and there was a touch of astonishment in her timid eyes.

The middle-aged man said with dissatisfaction, "Only one thousand? Am I a beggar? I want..."

A police officer interrupted her, "Enough. Your daughter still needs to study. Hurry up and send her back to the school." The middle-aged woman could only give up.

When she walked to the door, she said coldly to Stella, "I will not let go of you easily. Let's wait and see."

She then left with her daughter. Stella wanted to hail a taxi, but at the next moment, a black Porsche stopped in front of her.

Emmett got off the car and asked anxiously, "Stella, how's it? Are you okay? I rushed to here after receiving Sherry's call. Am I late?" Stella shook her head, "Not a big deal. I've solved it."

Emmett turned around, "Has she left?"

She's left. Stella continued, "You're supposed to be in the company now. It's that okay that you come out at this point of time?" "There're few things in my company now."

Emmett coughed and asked, "Stella, if you don't have any other matter, can you come to a place with me?"

Thinking that Emmett especially came here for her and that he had helped her a lot before, Stella felt it unreasonable to refuse it. She nodded her head, "All right."

Chapter 202: Ms. Radomil, Please Show Some Mercy

They drove all the way to a private mansion.

Emmett got off the car, walked to the door of the passenger seat, and pulled open the door for Stella.

Stella said, "Thank you."

You're welcome. Let's enter the house.

Stella looked up and found that the decoration of the mansion was peaceful and elegant, giving people a feeling that the owner of the house must be an intelligent person.

After entering the house, a maid immediately walked over, "Mr. Carter, Mr. Thomas is waiting for you in the tearoom."

Emmett slightly nodded his head and led Stella to the tearoom.

He stopped at the door and said to Stella in a low voice, "Stella, you don't need to say anything later. You can just sit beside me."

Stella nodded her head, "Okay."

In the tearoom...

A man with grey hair was making tea in front of the tea table.

This should be the 'Mr. Thomas'.

A pair of middle-aged couple was sitting opposite to him.

Stella was a bit stunned when she saw them.

Cameron Thomas put the teapot on the table when he heard the footsteps and looked over. He was a bit stunned when seeing Stella who was standing beside Emmett, "Who's this lady?" Emmett introduced to him, "This is Stella Radomil. She's my friend."

He then introduced to Stella, "This is Mr. Thomas. He's my father's teacher."

Stella greeted him, "Hello, Mr. Thomas."

Cameron chuckled, "I haven't expected that Emmett would have such a beautiful friend. Oh, please take a seat here."

Annie's parents exchanged a glance. Although Annie had told them that Emmett knew Stella, they hadn't expected that he would take her here.

Cameron pulled a cup of tea for Emmett and Stella respectively and then said to Stella, "This is the first time that Emmett brought her friend to visit me. Looks like you're not just friends, right?" Stella was a bit stunned when she heard this question. She didn't know how to reply it.

Emmett smiled and got a word in, "Sorry for showing my problem. I bring Stella for some personal reasons, but more importantly, Mr. Thomas, I hope you can redress an injustice for her." "Oh?" Cameron asked, "Was she bullied? Tell me what happened. As long as I can help you, I will not turn a blind eye to it."

Annie's father couldn't help but get a word in, "Mr. Thomas, it's a misunderstanding..."

Cameron turned his head to look at him and asked while furrowing his brows, "What's it? Does it have anything to do with you?"

Ms. Radomil has been in conflict with my daughter for a long time. It's not a big deal because it's normal that kids often can't deal with it properly. I've apologized to Mr. Carter. It's just that... Annie's parents were here for the cooperation with Star Ferry.

Ever since Annie offended Emmett, Emmett had cancelled the cooperation unilaterally. But her parents had put in great effort to get this cooperation, so how would they give up easily? Therefore, they had found Emmett for countless times.

Seeing that it didn't work, they pinned their last hope on Cameron.

It was Cameron who helped them to win the cooperation before.

They thought that even though Emmett was outstanding, he was still a young man who should show some respects to Mr. Thomas.

Cameron said, "You guys confused me. Are you apologizing to Emmett, or to Ms. Radomil?"

Emmett curled his lips into a light smile, "Mr. Thomas, let me tell you about this."

Stella turned her head to look at Emmett, but Emmett just slightly nodded his head to assure her.

Emmett briefly narrated what happened in Stella's studio that day. Annie's parents said that Annie was still a child, but in fact, she was a spoiled daughter who threw her weight around acted wildly and arrogantly.

Her parents' expression turned gloomy when they heard the narration. They couldn't find a word to retort it.

They were also clear of their daughter's characteristics.

It was just that everyone in the Conrad family looked down upon Stella and naturally no one would criticize Annie.

In the end, Annie's mother said unhappily, "It's the domestic affair of our family after all, but Mr. Carter, you excoriate us for it. Do you know that it has nothing to do with you?"

Stella slowly looked over and said with a cold face, "Domestic affair? Which family's domestic affair?"

You... Annie's mother wanted to criticize her, but was then stopped by her husband.

Annie's father said to Stella, "Ms. Radomil, it's true that my daughter Annie has offended you before. But it's already the past and Annie has been punished for it. I hope that you can forgive her this time." "That's true. Annie is still under house arrest in the Conrad family. Ms. Radomil, please show some mercy."

Stella curled her lips into a light smile, "She deserves it. Does it have anything to do with me?"

Annie's mother abruptly stood up, "Stella Radomil, you really overvalue yourself. It's just that Emmett backs up you. Do you think that others will think highly of you? You're just a woman dumped by Clarence. Do you think that you're in the running to be a royal after hooking up with Emmett?"

Annie's father hurriedly stood up to pull his wife. He said apologetically, "Mr. Thomas, we..."

Enough is enough. How coward you are! The Perez family is a noble family and we don't need to beg them.

Annie's mother picked up her handbag, turned around and left.

Annie's father consecutively bowed to Cameron, "Mr. Thomas, I'm so sorry. The words burst from her in an angry rush. Please don't take it to your heart."

Cameron took a sip of the tea and said in a flat tone, "Such being the case, I'm afraid that I can't help you."

Annie's father took a glance at Emmett, but Emmett still sat on the chair with indifference written all over his face.

He gritted his teeth and left reluctantly.

After their leaving, Cameron heaved a long sigh and then said to Emmett, "Emmett, it's my bad that I didn't investigate the situation in advance."

Mr. Thomas, please don't say this. I just feel that I should tell you about the truth.

Cameron said to Stella, "It's their fault. Please don't take their words to your heart. Originally I didn't want to get involved in the conflict between the Conrad family and the Perez family, but as Landon was once my student and I wanted to help him when seeing that the Perez family was confronting difficulty."

Stella smiled, "Thank you, Mr. Thomas."

Right at this moment, a maid knocked at the door and told them that the dinner was ready.

Cameron stood up, "Let's go for dinner."

Emmett and Stella followed behind him. Emmett whispered to Stella, "Stella, I should have told you about this in advance."

He pressed his lips and added, "I'm sorry. I planned to let them apologize to you before."

Stella replied, "It doesn't matter. I've never expected to receive an apology from them."

No matter it be Annie or Joanna, their apology wouldn't comfort her. Instead, it would only disgust her.0000☐☐☐☐☐☐☐

Chapter 203: He Shouldn’t Covet the Other Person’s Wife

When they arrived at the dining hall, a maid walked in and whispered into Cameron's ear.

Cameron slightly nodded his head, "Ask him to come in."

He then smiled at Stella and Emmett, "I have another guest. Please wait a minute."

Several minutes later, a maid led a man into the dining hall.

Stella was a bit surprised when she saw the man, "Mr. William?"

William looked towards her and nodded his head to greet her, "Ms. Radomil."

Cameron asked, "Do you know each other?"

Stella moved her lips for a reply, but didn't know what to say.

William's chuckled and alleviated her awkwardness, "I once met Mr. Radomil before."

Oh, what a rare coincidence.

Then Cameron introduced William and Emmett to each other.

William said, "I've heard of Mr. Carter before coming to City N. It's true that you're really young yet outstanding."

Emmett shook hands with him and greeted, "Mr. William."

Cameron said with a smile, "Don't just stand there. Take a seat."

As they just had sat down, a maid walked into the dining hall hurriedly and whispered to Cameron's ear again.

Cameron was astonished, "Why is he here?"

William said, "Maybe it's my guest."

Cameron nodded his head and gestured the maid.

William looked towards Stella and said apologetically, "Ms. Radomil, I'm sorry. I don't know that you're also here today."

Emmett knitted his brows. He didn't say anything.

Stella was stunned. She had guessed who the guest was although William didn't tell her his name.

Sometimes the God of destiny likes to make fools of the people.

Stella forced a smile, "It... It doesn't matter."

She didn't know what else she should say.

When Clarence entered the dining hall, he fixed his eyes on Stella for several seconds as he hadn't expected to see her here.

Stella felt inexplicably unease. She picked up the glass and hided her awkwardness by drinking water.

After a round of greetings, Clarence sat opposite to Stella. She couldn't read through his mind from his cold expression.

Cameron said, "It's the first time that I had many guests at the same time. Your presence really graces my house. Now that you know each other, please don't be courteous. Let's start the meal."

William held up his glass, "Sorry for bothering you as I came here without invitation. Please forgive me, Mr. Thomas."

You're not an outsider. I told you to regard my house as your own home before and you can come whenever you want.

Clarence said in a calm tone, "I haven't expected that Mr. William knows Mr. Thomas."

William replied with a smile, "It's my great honor to meet Mr. Thomas in a seminar abroad."

Cameron nodded his head, "Yep. I felt familiar with William when I met him before and learned that he was also from City N later."

William curled his lips into a light smile. He didn't further explain it.

Clarence continued, "I heard that the members of the Perez family have been pestering Mr. Carter and they even came to bother Mr. Thomas. Is it solved?"

Cameron's expression turned gloomy. He knew that Clarence was here for this matter.

Emmett replied, "It has been solved. Please don't worry about it, Mr. Clarence."

Clarence sneered meaningfully, "Looks like Mr. Carter has put great effort in it."

I just did the things that I should do.

Cameron coughed, "Now that it has been solved, we should not mention that displeased topic again. Just regard today's meal as a family banquet. Let's talk about the others."

After Cameron finished the word, Clarence asked, "Now that Mr. Thomas said that this is a family banquet, Mr. Thomas, can I ask you some private questions?"

Emmett's eyes met with Clarence's in the air. He didn't dodge his gaze, "Mr. Conrad, what do you want to ask?"

Not just Stella, even William and Cameron felt that there was an invisible fight between the two men.

It seemed like they would flatten the house at the next moment.

Clarence said in a calm voice, "Mr. Carter, you're not young now. I think you should consider your marriage."

"Mr. Conrad, you're not in a hurry, why should I worry about it?”

Stella almost finished the water in her glass when racking her mind, but she couldn't find a way to stop them.

Clarence said in a cold voice, Mr. Carter, you should consider it. Otherwise, you will cover the other man's wife every day."" ""Cough..."""

Stella was choked by the last mouthful of water she drank.

Emmett, who sat beside Stella, was the first to react. He raised his head and patted her back, "Stella, are you alright?"

Stella shook her head. She took the opportunity and said, "I want to go to the toilet..."

Emmett also stood up, "You haven't been here before. Let me take you there."

When they walked out of the dining hall, they found Clarence also followed behind them. Emmett turned around, "Mr. Conrad?"

I also want to go to the toilet. Mr. Carter, please take me there.

Cameron asked after their leaving, "What happened between Clarence and Ms. Radomil?"

William replied, "They divorced not long ago."

Cameron finally figured out what was happening.

No wonder that they had that conversation in the tearoom before.

After a short while, Cameron said in a deep voice after making sure that they couldn't hear the conversation, "Didn't you say that you will come back after the New Year? Why do you come back in advance?" William poured a cup of tea and said slowly, "The Steward family has taken many actions recently. It's the most appropriate time."

Cameron had also heard of the conflicts between the Conrad family and the Steward family.

He asked, "Is this the reason why you bring Clarence here?"

William smiled, "Clarence is still young. Although he's capable and has many means of doing things, the Steward has a profound background after all. Moreover, it has accumulated many interpersonal relationships over the years. It's impossible for him alone to assail the family.

Do you want to use Clarence to get rid of...

Cameron didn't finish his words. But William knew what he wanted to say.

Under current situation, as Clarence had a conflict with the Steward family, it would probably not cause any suspicion if he started his plan on Clarence.

Cameron asked in confusion, "But I can't understand why Clarence's ex-wife is involved. I heard some news about her. This girl has a miserable past."

William added some tea into his glass, "To be honest, even I can't see through Clarence's mind. He's so young, yet both the Conrad family and the Steward family have scruples towards him. They even formed an alliance to fight against him."

Cameron sighed silently, "Clarence will be outstanding no matter where he is. But because of the mistake of the Conrad family, he has been accused as an illegitimate child. I guess that the Perez family must have sought troubles for him again and gain ever since he was taken back to the Conrad family. But maybe it's these sufferings that fostered his growth and he has made such a great achievement now." After all, he once struggled in the dark days and this helped to form his supernormal schemes and fortitude.0000

Chapter 204: A Chance for Fair Competition

Stella felt the way to the toilet a great torture for her.

She even regretted putting forward this excuse.

When Stella was regretting it inwardly, her wrist was suddenly grabbed by someone. Before she could react, she was pulled to a corner aside.

Looking at the man with coldness written all over his face, Stella subconsciously took a step backward, "Mr. Conrad, didn't you say that you want to go to the toilet?" Clarence looked askance at her and said in an extremely calm voice, "Why didn't you believe in my words before?"

Why did this wretched man suddenly mention other matters?

Stella shifted her gaze, "Mr. Conrad, please, I..."

Clarence put one hand beside her to obstruct her way, "Stella Radomil, how long has I left?"

It sounded like he was denouncing her. Stella subconsciously knitted her brows, "Mr. Conrad, what do you mean? Should I obtain your permit before having a meal with my friend?"

Are you sure that Emmett only regards you as a friend?

It has nothing to do with you.

Clarence fixed his black eyes on her and said word by word, "You told me you love me before. Why does it have no relationship with me?"

When did I say that? It's you who...

It doesn't matter no matter who said it. What matters is this thing.

Clarence didn't want to quarrel with him because this wretched man was so good at justifying an unreasonable thing.

But Clarence didn't intend to let her leave; instead, he narrowed his confinement of her and asked in a low voice, "I left for several days. Do you miss me?" Stella was rendered speechless.

Was he an insane?

Stella said seriously, "Mr. Conrad, please behave yourself and mind the impact it may have. We're in other people's house."

Several seconds later, Clarence said, "I miss you."

Stella was stunned as she hadn't expected that Clarence would suddenly say these sweet words to her.

Clarence had been like this during this period - he would make her lost for words from time to time.

She even found it hard to start an argument with her.

Right at this moment, Emmett's voice sounded from afar, "Stella?"

Stella instantly came back to her own sense. She didn't know where she should look at and was so nervous at the moment.

Clarence put his hand into his pocket and curled his lips into a smile.

Emmett walked over. Before he asked, Clarence said in a clam voice, "She got lost and I came to find her."

Emmett slightly pressed his lips, yet he didn't point out his lie in the end, "It's in the front. Follow me."

When Emmett turned around, Stella trampled Clarence's foot fiercely.

Clarence was caught out of the guard and moaned silently.

Emmett turned around when he heard the sound. Seeing Clarence's knitted brows, he asked, "Mr. Conrad, what's wrong?"

Stella smiled at him, "Maybe he feel uncomfortable. He will feel better soon. Let's go first."

Emmett nodded his head. Before leaving, he said good-intentionally, "There're some maids here. Mr. Conrad, if you're lost, you can ask them."

After finishing the words, he left together with Stella.

Clarence's temples thumped. Looking at their backs, he gritted his teeth.

When walking, Emmett turned around to have a look and then paused.

Stella also stopped when she sensed this, "What's the matter?"

Emmett pressed his lips, "Stella, actually I want to tell you one thing long ago."

Stella said, "I also have one thing to tell you."

Then let me say it first.

He was afraid that he would not be able to say those words to Stella if she said it first.

Stella slowly nodded her head.

Emmett said, "Maybe you've perceived it. I don't know how to tell you, so I only choose to tell you now. Maybe..." He suddenly chuckled, "Maybe it's because I'm afraid of your refusal."

Emmett...

Stella, please let me finish my words first. Emmett continued, "I've been fallen for you for many years. When Horace was staying by your side, I saw the sincere and bright smile on your face, so I've never thought of bothering you. But now, I get the chance again and I don't want to miss it."

Stella replied after several seconds' silence, "I'm sorry."

Stella, you don't need to apologize to me. I choose to confess to you at this point of time because I want you to know about my attitude. I won't require you to give me your answer immediately. I know that Mr. Conrad is also pursuing you recently, so I hope that you can give me an opportunity for fair competition.

Stella curled her lips into a light smile, "He's not pursuing me. He's just making a fuss self-willfully."

No matter what, I can see that Mr. Conrad likes you.

Stella didn't reply.

Emmett continued, "All right, I feel much more relaxed after confessing to you. Stella, what do you want to tell me?"

Stella pondered for a while, "Emmett, thanks for your favor. But at present I..."

Knowing that she was refusing him, Emmett interrupted her, "I told you that you don't need to tell me your answer right away. It doesn't matter even though you don't like me now, because maybe you will fall fo me one day. People's feelings are different every day. I will try hard to get your love."

Emmett continued, "Stella, please give me a chance. And give yourself a chance too."

Stella slowly raised her head when she heard the words. She moved her lips, yet was lost for words.

When they went back to the dining hall, Clarence had come back and sat down.

Clarence took a glance at them and asked in a cold voice, "Mr. Conrad, are you lost?"

Emmett smiled, "It's hard to walk to there in the evening. Mr. Conrad, looks like you're uncomfortable. Shall I ask them to send you some medicine?"

Mr. Carter, looks like you're so familiar with Mr. Thomas. I guess you must have visited him frequently.

Emmett replied meaningfully, "Not that familiar. It's just that we knew each other long ago, at least before you, Mr. Conrad." Clarence gradually pulled a long face. With his thin lips pressed together, his black eyes were tinged with a touch of coldness. Seeing that the two men had a spat again, Stella felt her head aching.

Cameron didn't understand what was going on. He asked William in a low voice, "Are they fighting for who knew me first?"

William chuckled. He added some tea to Cameron's cup and shifted the topic, "I heard that Ms. Radomil is running a studio. May I have the honor to visit it?" Stella nodded her head, "That's my pleasure."

William said, "Is it convenient for me to visit it tomorrow afternoon?"

Yep. Mr. William, you can come whenever you like.

Clarence said slowly, "I'm free tomorrow afternoon. I can accompany you, Mr. William."

William smiled, "It's my great honor if you can go with me, Mr. Conrad."

Emmett wanted to get a word in, but he perceived a glance from the man sitting opposite to him. He clenched his fists and didn't say anything in the end.☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐

Chapter 205: I Often Bump into Rascals Recently

After coming back home, Stella threw herself into the sofa, feeling very tired.

Sherry walked out of the bathroom with a mask on her face, "You come back so late. Did you have dinner with Emmett?"

Stella replied with a weak nasal sound, "I bumped into Clarence."

She sat beside Stella and asked in astonishment, "You bumped into him again? How unlucky!"

Stella smiled drily. She didn't want to say anything now.

Sherry smoothed the mask on her face, "You two are really poorly predestined. You can live together happily, yet it's hard for you to cut the relationship. What a noisy thing!" Stella stared at the front dully. After a long while, she suddenly asked, "How's Natalie?"

The doctor checked her situation and said it just broke her skin. I gave her the medical charges and gave her a two-day holiday so that she would have a good rest.

Stella nodded her head, "She must have been badly scared. Let's visit her after getting off the work tomorrow."

Okay. Sherry continued, "As far as I'm concerned, I guess that they were deliberately making a fuss. Nowadays here're many ridiculous things. You may be accused of bumping even though you were just walking on the road, but now they even came to our store to blackmail us. Do they think that they could bully us effortlessly?"

Stella pondered for a while, "I guess that the girl was forced by her mother."

I think so. Her mom is like a tigress. What a back luck to be her daughter! Sherry turned around. Seeing that Stella was lost in her thought, she immediately understood what was in her mind. She patted her on shoulder, "All right, Stella. It has been a past and you don't need to be bothered by it. What we can do is to be ourselves and have a clear conscience."

Stella pulled herself back to reality and smiled at her, "I see. Go to bed now."

On the next morning...

When Stella arrived at her studio, she found a lot of wastes were piled in front of the door and they were so stinky.

After parking the car, Sherry walked over. When seeing this scene, she cursed angrily, "Damn it. Which one did it?"

Stella pressed her lips together. She found some tools and cleaned the wastes at the door.

Sherry cursed while cleaning the wastes, "It must be that tigress, right? I guess it must be her. She looks ferocious and immoral."

Stella said, "She won't stop easily. Be careful during this period."

Rest assured. I will order a flash delivery for some surveillance cameras right away to monitor every place inside and outside of the store. We will be highly vigilant if that woman comes.

As Natalie didn't come today, only Sherry and the other girl were in the store today. Luckily, nothing happened in the morning and it was just a bit abnormal.

Usually their store would have many guests everyday although many of them would not buy products in the end. But during this morning, only two guests entered the store.

Sherry was sure that it was because of that middle-aged woman. She wanted to go out to investigate it, but was then stopped by Stella.

Stella said, "Let's see what she wants to do."

Sherry asked, "Are you doubting..."

I'm not sure. Stella looked out of the door, "I just feel it fishy. Although she's blackmailing us, it's true that those things were sold in our store. So she would not seek troubles for us out of no reason." "Yep. I also think it weird. How ridiculous!"

Stella said slowly, "Let's wait."

After the noon, when Stella was about to enter her office, she heard a noise from the door.

The middle-aged woman seemed to have changed her strategy. She was now sitting on the ground in front of Stella's studio and making a fuss.

Hey, come to have a look at this unscrupulous merchant. My daughter is only 17 years old. She's still a senior high school student. They even defrauded a kid. Are there still justice nowadays? Her words attracted many passengers and the front of Stella's store was tightly packed with onlookers.

They all wanted to know what was happening.

Standing in the studio, Stella calmly looked at the baby's breaths that were trampled by them, seeming to be lost in her thoughts.

The other girl in the store was scared by this scene. She said in a low voice, "Shall we call the police?"

Stella said, "It's useless to call the police. She will come again."

Then what should we do now?

Stella didn't reply because she didn't have any solution now.

That middle-aged woman was a rascal. She was shameless and wanted money only.

Moreover, the thing that she was doing now was not a grave crime and she would only get a warning even if Stella called the police.

After a short while, the middle-aged woman seemed to be tired after shouting for a long time. She lied down on the ground and refused to get up. Moreover, she didn't allow anyone to enter the store. If one wanted to walk into the store, she would curse at him/her.

Sherry was so angry.

But anger would not help at this time. The winner would be the patient one.

Even though they drove her away today, she would still come here in the future.

Time passed.

When Clarence walked to the door, he stopped and looked down.

Hearing the footsteps, the middle-aged woman cursed without even opening her eyes, "Fuck off. No one is allowed to enter this store today, unless you step on my body."

Clarence stepped over her.

Ouch! The middle-aged woman abruptly sat up while screaming, "You stepped on my hand!"

But Clarence kept walking forward without turning around. He acted as if he hadn't heard her scream, "Handle it."

Nathan walked forwards, "Got it."

Stella and Sherry, who watched this scene in the studio, were shocked.

They had to admit that this wretched man often did something that was unexpected and incredible.

There was a proverb - A wicked person will be harassed by another of like ilk.

As long as Clarence was immoral, he would not be abducted by morality.

Nathan was experienced in dealing with rascals. He knew that it was useless to talk nonsense with her, so he simply gestured his men with a wave of the hand. Two men immediately walked forwards and carried the middle-aged woman away.

The middle-aged woman cursed while screaming, "Who are you? Let go of me! Otherwise, I will..."

She wasn't able to speak the rest words.

William followed Clarence into the studio. After a short while of bewilderment, he chuckled, "Mr. Conrad, you solved it simply and effectively.

Clarence replied in a clam voice, "I won't waste my time on those irrelevant and insignificant people."

He glanced over Stella and added, "After all, I have limited energy."

Stella scratched her head. She almost forgot that they would visit her today.

She walked towards them and greeted them in a gentle voice, "Mr. William, Mr. Conrad."

William asked with a smile, "Ms. Radomil, do you have any problem now?"

Not a big deal. It's just that I often bump into rascals recently.

Clarence, ".

Why did he think that she was criticizing him?00

Chapter 206: I’ll See You Tonight

Sherry followed when Stella went to get water and she asked in a low voice, "Stella, who is the man with Clarence?"

Stella was making tea while answered, "His partner."

Sherry was confused, "Why did he take his partner here?"

....

Stella didn't feel weird until she heard Sherry's question.

Right, William was Clarence's partner and should have nothing to do with her.

But somehow, when William said that he wanted to visit her studio yesterday, she was not surprised and agreed without hesitation. She felt it was natural to do so and didn't noticed anything wrong. Stella tried to defend herself. She put the caddy's cover back slowly, "Well ... but I had met Mr. William once and we had a nice talk, so ...."

Sherry listened to her defense and added timely, "So you get acquainted with him because of Clarence."

She didn't know what to say.

Sherry laughed, "Fine, I'm just kidding. Come on, they are waiting for you."

Stella felt uneasy, "Sherry, please come with me .........'

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No, no, no. I intend on sticking around for a while. Whenever I see the wretched... Mr. Conrad, I feel I am a different person with a different name. I would be out of my mind. As soon as she finished, she made an excuse and left.

Stella stared at her back, with her head bowed spiritlessly.

When she served the tea, William asked, "Are we interrupting Ms. Radomil's work?"

Stella shook her head, "No. There is no clients today and I can take this chance to have a rest. Mr. William, please have a seat, I ...."

Before she could finish, she was held by the wrist and fell on the sofa in a second.

Clarence said flatly, "Sit here if you need a rest. Don't walk around."

It was all because of you who came with a thick skin!

It was better for her to stay as she had another guest here. Stella was in silence for a few seconds and then moved towards the sofa's arm to keep distance with the wretched man. However, Clarence looked at her with a dissatisfied expression and placed his arm behind her to declare his ownership.

Seated opposite them, William watched them being against each other secretly and smiled in silence.

Stella ignored Clarence and chatted with William, "Mr. William has been back in City N for a while. Do you get used to the life here?"

It is my first time back here after few years. I am not completely accustomed to living here, but everything's getting better.

They chatted for a while and then Stella felt an itch on her back and her hair was pulled causing pain.

She clenched her teeth and turned around abruptly.

Clarence probably didn't expect her to react this way and his hand remained in the air with several strands of broken hair around his fingers.

Stella saw the broken hair and instantly felt her scalp hurt. She took a deep breath, "Mr. Conrad has been free recently?"

Clarence withdrew his hand, restored his sitting, and replied emotionlessly, "No."

Then Mr. Conrad ....

I have been talking about our partnership with Mr. William, so I am wherever he is.

Pah, shameless!

On the street, the ejected middle-aged woman tried many times to come back to the studio to resume her fight, but she was stopped halfway every time. And she found that many men in black suit were guarding the studio's gate.

She spit into the grass and left rubbing her waist.

Before long, a white car stopped in front her.

Soon, a beautiful young woman got off the car.

The middle-aged woman walked forward immediately eyes lit up, "I did whatever you said. Give me the money now."

Phoebe Steward turned to reach an envelop from a man, "This is the money I promised." And then she took out another envelop, "You did a good job, and I want you to continue to make a scene. The bigger the better."

It's easy. Today I discovered those girls were weak. They didn't dare to complain even when they were bullied. I can deal with them in whatever way I like ....

She reached out to get the money, but Phoebe avoided her hand and smiled, "Take it easy. I'll give it to you when you complete the task."

What do you want me to do? Just say it.

Phoebe handed the envelop to her man and then took out a picture from her bag, "Remember this face."

A pretty face. Ok, got it. He looks like a student....

You don't have to know this. Phoebe said indifferently, "I want to have him ruined. You know what to do, right?"

The middle-aged woman curled her lips, "It's no big deal, but you have to pay me more."

Phoebe crossed her arms over her chest, "As long as you make it, you'll get as much as you want."

I want .... The woman showed a number with her fingers, "This number."

No problem.

Seeing Phoebe agreed without any hesitation, the woman regretted immediately and showed a new number, "No, no, no. I want this much!"

Fine.

After they made an agreement on the price, the woman asked, "What about today's matter? Shall I continue to make a scene?"

Phoebe glanced at the black Rolls-Royce parked not far away and said coldly, "Continue as long as you can. Never let her get out of trouble even a single day." The woman grinned, "I'm good at it. Whoever offended me Bernice Young can never have a sound sleep!"

Phoebe looked away from the Rolls-Royce and turned around to get into her car.

When Phoebe's car drove away, Bernice cautiously noted her car's plate number.

In front of the studio's gate, William said, "Ms. Radomil, sorry for the trouble today. I should have invited you to dinner, but I have an emergence to cope with." Stella responded, "It's fine Mr. William."

Then she turned to Clarence who was reluctant to leave. She gave a slight smile and spoke in a gentle voice, "Mr. Conrad said that you'll be wherever Mr. William is, right?" Clarence gazed at her emotionlessly and didn't respond.

Even if he didn't say it, Stella knew what he was thinking.

He must be complaining that she was a heartless woman.

After a few seconds, Clarence said, "I'll see you tonight."

He moved his legs and left the studio as soon as he finished before Stella could realize what he meant.

William smiled at Stella, "Ms. Radomil, I should go. See you."

Stella nodded slightly, "Bye."

When the two men disappeared, Sherry showed up suddenly, "Hey, hey, hey, did you hear that he is going to see again tonight. Who do you think would be the winner between him and the fierce woman?"

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Chapter 207: You Are Threatening Me?

William stopped in front of his car and turned to Clarence, "I should be on my way. Thank you for today, Mr. Conrad."

When William was about to get into the car, Clarence spoke coldly in a sudden, "Mr. William, what do you want by approaching Stella?"

William apparently didn't expect him to ask this question and he was confounded for a second, "I don't understand what you mean." Clarence shoved one of his hand in his pocket and showed coldness on his face.

William couldn't help laughing, "I'm perfectly harmless to Ms. Radomil. I am just curious about her and she is nice to talk to."

Clarence said coldly, "She is young enough to be your daughter."

." William covered his mouth with one hand and coughed, "Mr. Conrad misunderstood me. It's not what you think. But you are right. Ms. Radomil is about the same age as my daughter, but ........” Clarence asked, "Mr. William has a daughter?"

Hearing Clarence's question, William's smile was frozen as he nodded.

At the moment, the driver came to William, "Sir, it's time to leave."

William nodded slightly at Clarence, "Good-bye, Mr. Conrad."

Have a safe trip.

When William's car drove away, Nathan stepped forward, "Mr. Conrad."

Clarence asked, "Found everything?"

I asked the shop keepers around here. They said the woman started causing trouble yesterday. She probably did that for money.

Clarence glanced sideways at him, "She didn't target at Stella for no reason. Keep investigating."

After a few seconds, Clarence asked again, "Any news from Vincent?"

Nathan answered, "Not yet... There's nothing wrong with William's background, but it is strange that we find no information about his past in City N."

Clarence sneered as he moved his long legs forward, "It's not strange at all. He comes prepared."

William came to City N for the cooperation with the Conrad Group, but it was obviously an excuse made by him to come back."

And his relationship with Cameron Thomas must be more complex than what they explained.

Clarence didn't care what William intended to do as long as he left Stella alone.

Clarence paused and ordered emotionlessly, "Get someone to protect Stella these days. Tell me immediately no matter who comes to see her. What happened today is not allowed again." Nathan nodded, "I'll arrange it right now."

Not long after they got into the black Rolls-Royce, Nathan answered a phone and turned around, "Mr. Conrad, a few people from the Perez family are in the Conrad's Mansion trying to take Miss Conrad away." Clarence didn't even open his eyes as he said indifferently, "You don't have to tell me the trivia. Just handle it as you should.

In the Conrad's Mansion.

Annie's mother stopped the men in front of her, "She is my daughter. She should go with me. However powerful Clarence is, he can't stop me from taking my daughter home!"

She held Annie's wrist trying to leave as she said.

But those men didn't get out the way.

Annie's mother said coldly, "We are in a society under the law. You think Clarence could abuse his power?"

One of the men said, "Mr. Conrad indicated that Miss Conrad know very well what she had done."

What she had done is none of your business. Who do you think you are? I must take her away today. I'll let you hurt her over my dead body!

Annie stood beside her and pulled her sleeves, "Mom, let's forget it ...."

No! Annie's mother sneered, "He is only a bastard. You are afraid of him, but I don't. Ask him to come for me if he wants anything!"

In the middle of the stalemate, Joanna Pere wheeled Justin towards them.

Justin commanded, "Let them go."

The man nodded slightly at him and explained, "Your master, I'm sorry but Mr. Conrad ordered us to keep them here."

Justin smiled, "I know what Clarence mean, but Annie is going home. I guarantee that she won't make any trouble."

The man seemed to be hesitating and didn't respond.

Justin continued, "If it's difficult for you to decide, I can call Clarence now."

Please don't.

The man stepped aside to give way to the daughter and mother.

They all knew it well that although Mr. Conrad had a bad relationship with the Conrad's family, he was nice to Justin.

Annie's mother gave a glance at Justin but didn't say anything. She took Annie out of the house to the car. When Annie took a deep breath thinking everything was over, a black Rolls-Royce stopped beside them.

Annie screamed and hid behind her mother.

The door of the car was opened, and Clarence appeared in front of them.

He glanced at Annie who was trembling behind her mother. His eyes were extremely cold.

Annie's mother held Annie in her arms, "Clarence Conrad, I'm here if you want anything. How dare you bully a child!"

Hearing her words, Clarence sneered in silence and uttered in icy voice, "Child?"

Annie's face was full of terror as she tightened her grasp at her mother's clothes.

Clarence didn't ask further question but said, "You can take Annie away today, but if I see or know her go somewhere she shouldn't go, what she'll lose is more than a leg."

Annie's mother was stunned, "You are threatening me?"

It's a reminder.

Clarence Conrad, you are doing too much! You are only a bastard. You really think everyone is fearing you? You know what? In my eyes, you and your bitch mother are both a piece of shit! Like mother, like son. No wonder you also get yourself a bitch!

As she finished, everything was quiet except for the wind bringing coldness.

Justin spoke in a serious voice, "Aunt, Annie may not know how to behave herself, but you should know what to say and what not."

What's wrong with my words? I told the truth. You accepted this bastard despite other's opinions. See what's happening now? The bastard is now taking charge. Justin, if you have had tried harder, you shouldn't have been where you are today, observing a bastard before doing anything in your own house ....

She was slapped across the face before she could finish.

Joanna slapped her.

Annie's mother covered one of her cheek with hand and couldn't believe it that Joanna slapped her.

Annie was shocked and murmured, "Aunt ...."

Joanna looked at both of them coldly, "Get out of here! Never step into this house again!"☐☐☐☐☐☐

Chapter 208: My Patience Is Not Without Limits

Stella had stood in the balcony for an hour, supporting her face with her hands on the rail.

She watched the light snow falling in the air and getting thicker as time went by.

When Sherry finished her shower and went out of the bathroom, she found Stella was still in the same posture and looked at the same direction. Sherry came close to her and looked toward the same direction "What's so interesting?"

Stella collected her thoughts and smiled softly, "Nothing."

Sherry asked, "Are you waiting for someone?"

She continued with a sigh, "What's wrong with the wretched man? He said he'd see you tonight, but he didn't show up. If I were you, I would be anxious too." Stella, "...."

She defended herself in a low voice, "I'm not thinking about that."

Sherry doubted, "I don't believe you."

Stella looked forward again and took a deep breath, "Emmett told me he likes me yesterday."

Sherry was cheered up instantly hearing the news, "What did he say? What did he say? No, no, no. You accepted or rejected him?"

Stella shook her head and said slowly, "I should give myself a chance."

That's right. You should have. You shouldn't stick to Clarence.

...not as what you think. I am not ready.

You don't have to get ready. always comes in a sudden with no signs. Sherry said, "Stella, you are thinking too much. Life is short. It is not big deal to have a few romantic relationships without commitments as long as you are happy."

Sherry looked at her, "Stella, actually I know why you are hesitating."

Stella asked unconsciously, "Why?"

It's because you are still in love with Clarence, right?

Stella lowered her head but didn't admit or deny it.

Sherry placed her hands on the rail too and sighed, "This is life. Sometimes it doesn't go as you wished. But Stella, if the child ... is alive, would you marry Clarence again?"

After a while, Stella answered, "He also asked this question."

What was your answer?

Stella forced a light smile, "As you said, life doesn't go as we wished. If everything could be redone, we wouldn't have gotten where we are."

Right, if everything can start anew, I'd like to keep away from the asshole Liam Keith as far as possible. Sherry stretched herself as she said, "But Emmett made a point. You shou give you a chance to move on."

Stella nodded slightly, "I know."

Sherry said, "I'd like to go to bed now. You'd better come back to your room soon in case of getting cold."

After Sherry left, Stella stood there for another few minutes and right after she closed the balcony's door, her phone rang in her pocket.

She answered the phone and heard Clarence's voice, "You come downstairs, or I come upstairs?"

She took her coat and came out of the house.

Downstairs, Clarence leaned against the door of his car, lowering his black eyes with a cigarette between his thin lips, looking cold and indifferent. Stella came to him and stopped in front of him, "What I can do for you Mr. Conrad?"

Clarence looked up slowly, took off the cigarette and stared at her with his calm black eyes, "Why didn't you tell me what happened today?"

Mr. Conrad is referring to.... Stella realized what was he asking as soon as she uttered, "It's my own business. I don't think I have to report to Mr. Conrad." Clarence showed no expression on his face and said flatly, "If I didn't show up there, what were you going to do?"

I told you it's my own business. It has nothing to do with Mr. Conrad however I handle it.

You mean I am being nosy?

Stella said, "Nothing wrong with your interpretation."

Clarence gazed at her emotionlessly, "Stella, my patience is not without limit."

Stella laughed hearing his words, "Mr. Conrad's patience has been run out?"

You are happy or sad about it?

If Mr. Conrad is happy to hear I say I am happy, then the answer is happy.

Clarence asked, "You hate to see me so much?"

Stella looked away, "It's not about if I hate it or not. It's just unnecessary to see you."

She paused for a while and continued, "Mr. Conrad, I think I should tell you something. Emmett told me he likes me, and I

You accepted? You said you don't like him.

Stella answered, "I didn't accept yet, but I decided to have a try with him."

Clarence uttered word by word, "Stella, look at my eyes."

│...."

Stella took a deep breath and turned to look at him, "Mr. Conrad, let's end here. Anyway, your patience has run out. I don't know your thought, but I really want to start anew and have a life that I like." "What kind of life do you want?"

Stella moved her lips but couldn't find an answer.

Clarence flicked his cigarette and answered for her.

The life you want is the one without me, right?

The wretched man made a correct guess.

Stella said, "Mr. Conrad should know that we are very different. Initially ...."

What different?

Stella was a little confused, "Huh?"

Clarence sneered, "Right, I am an illegitimate child. I don't deserve you. You are right, we are different."

Was he being unreasonable and playing the game with me?

Stella closed her eyes for a while and then said slowly, "Mr. Conrad, I didn't mean that."

In my view, that is what you mean.

Stelle felt that their conversation came to a dead end again.

Whenever she intended to have a good talk with him, he always blamed it on her.

He made her feel guilty.

After a few seconds, Stella opened her mouth, "Mr. Conrad, I finished what I want to say. You should go now."

Clarence said, "Don't rush. I didn't finish yet."

...please go ahead.

Clarence lit up a new cigarette and said slowly, "Annie left the Conrad's Mansion, and she may come to see you, but the probability is tiny."

Stella looked at him blankly and tilted her head, her beautiful eyes were full of confusion. She was waiting for him to continue.

I guess they would send her overseas. Who knows what would accident happen to her in a foreign country?

Stella realized what he meant, "Mr. Conrad ....'

Stella, I told you this simply because I want you to know that I've never been a good guy. You can stay together with Emmett. It's your freedom. But no one could keep me from doing what I want.00000

Chapter 209: He Has a Dirty Mind

In the next few days, whenever Bernice wanted to make a fuss in Stella's studio, she would be stopped for various reasons before reaching the door and she was quite confused.

But no matter what happened, she was still trying hard to get the great reward from Phoebe.

In the afternoon of a Friday, when her daughter came home from school, she pulled her aside and whispered some words into her ear.

The girl's face was written all over with horror when she heard the words, "No... We can't do this... We will be arrested..."

Bernice pinched her with great force and cursed, "You ungrateful child. It's a waste to raise you. Whenever I ask you to do something, you would reject it. If you're smart enough, we would have been living a rich life!"

Cut the craps. I will not let go of you if you fail!

Seeing that her mom was going to slap her, the girl shrank out of instinct.

Bernice grabbed her and then hailed a taxi, "Go to the University A."

She had been there to learn more about Stella and had arranged everything. And she had been waiting for her daughter to come home from school.

In the café...

The manager said, "Chan, tomorrow is Saturday, can you come here?"

Sorry I can't. I have to visit my sister.

Oh please don't, tomorrow is the weekend and many girls will miss you. Please give them some time to have a look at you.

Channing put the cleaning cloth on the table and said to the manager, "I finish the cleaning. I have to go first."

Looking at his back, the manager heaved a long sigh. Being handsome was also a kind of trouble.

Channing walked out of the café and then took out her phone and made a call.

With his brows knitted, he asked, "Is there any news?"

The person at the other end of the phone replied, "Young man, I suggest you give up. The photos were taken twenty more years ago. Maybe the man you're searching for has passed away." Channing slightly pressed his lips together, "I can pay more."

You know, it's not a matter of money. There are many people in this world. And even though you can give me a great reward, I still don't know how I can find out the person. Furthermore, it's meaningless even if you manage to find him. Just give up.

Channing wanted to say something, but at the next moment, he suddenly heard a weak cry for help from the roadside, "Someone helps me..."

He put his phone into the pocket and followed the voice.

A girl in school uniform was sitting behind the bush not far away with her arms around her knees. It looked like she was in agony.

Channing walked towards her and then squatted in front of her, "What's wrong?"

The girl replied with her head lowered, "I sprained my ankle."

Channing looked towards her leg and asked, "Can you stand up? I can send you to the hospital."

The girl tried to stand up but fell again.

Channing immediately supported her by her arm, "Move slowly."

The girl moved again and she almost leaned against his arms.

It looked like she was so painful.

When Channing was about to call the ambulance, the girl suddenly pulled her cloth together and shouted, "Help, help, help!"

Many old people would come here to have a walk around the university and the girl's shouting immediately attracted many people.

A kind-hearted man pulled the girl from Channing's arms and criticized him angrily, "What do you want to do to her?"

Channing furrowed his brows and replied in a deep voice, "I didn't want to do anything to her. She sprained her ankle and I supported her up from the ground. This is what happened."

The old man ignored him and looked towards the girl who was trembling in fright, "Girl, tell me what happened."

The girl choked with sobs, "I was walking around here just now and he suddenly pulled me to the bush and covered my mouth. Then he began to take off my cloth..."

Right at this moment, someone among the crowd said, "Oh gosh, is he a bastard? He's trying to rape a high school student."

Another person chimed in when hearing the words, "This boy looks handsome and positive, but he has a dirty mind. The proverb is true - Cats hide their claws."

I often see this boy. He may be a student of this university. Hurry up to call his teacher and the headmaster. We should let them know that there's a bastard in their school!

There were some shouting and curses from the crowd from time to time. After a while, many onlookers, including many students who walked past here, gathered around. A person asked in a low voice, "Isn't he Channing? What happened?"

I heard that he pulled a high school student to the bush just now and wanted to...

Oh my god, no wonder that he refuses to accept any of the girls who like him. It turned out that he's pretending to be lofty. So disgusting!

Channing didn't give a shit about their discussion. He looked towards the girl and asked in a cold voice, "Are you sure?"

A person said, "Look, he begins to threaten the victim! Where are the teachers? Why aren't they here?"

Channing continued, "There're many surveillance cameras around. We will know about the truth if we check the surveillance videos."

But no one cared about his explanation. All of the onlookers criticized him angrily and some of them even prepared to beat him.

Right at this moment, a female voice sounded from the crowd, "Excuse me, excuse me."

She walked to Channing and took a glance at him, "I came to buy water just now. What happened?"

Channing slightly knitted his brows. He simply stared at her and didn't reply.

Winnie glanced over the crowd, "Ladies and gentlemen, you misunderstood him. It's not like you've imagined."

She said slowly, "I walked around with his hunk, er, boy, just now. Then we suddenly heard a cry for help. This girl said that she sprained her ankle and she can't walk, so I came to buy water so that we can give her a cold compress. But when I came back, I heard a distorted story. Can anyone tell me what's going on?"

Winnie was so righteously that those onlookers began to doubt themselves.

Even Channing was almost convinced. He couldn't help but look askance at her. How could she tell a lie in a righteous tone?

Suddenly, there came shouting from the crowd, "The girl said that he pulled her to the bush..."

All right, I got it. But I have to explain to you that it's nonsense. She then looked at the girl with a smile, "Little girl, tell me, is it your illusion because you're so stressful as the examinations are coming?" The girl shrank. She didn't reply.

Winnie continued, "It doesn't matter. He won't blame you. You should just explain it clearly."

The girl bit her lower lip and replied after a long while, "She's lying. They were not friends. I didn't sprain my ankle. She's his conspirator..."

The smile on Winnie's face gradually disappeared. She heaved a sigh helplessly, "If you insist on it, I'm sorry that I can't help you."

Chapter 210: I Will Make Every Effort to Be Cooperative

Stella walked out of the washroom and sat down on the sofa. She fingered through the posts with her phone while drinking water. Right at this moment, a piece of news suddenly popped up.

[Winnie's love affair is suspected to be exposed.]

Stella hurriedly clicked the news. But when she saw the photos posted by the media, she almost spurted out the water in her mouth.

She checked the news again and again and then quickly closed the page and called Channing.

Stella asked tentatively, "Chan, where're you?"

In my dormitory. What's the matter?

Did you see the news?

Stella asked it from another aspect, "What happened between you and Winnie?"

Channing replied after a short while of silence, "Nothing. I encountered trouble today and she helped me."

Half an hour ago...

Seeing that it was useless to persuade the girl, Winnie directly told her that they were filming a movie here and they happened to record what happened just now.

With a witness and the evidence, she suggested going to the police.

When speaking, she took out her phone and pretended that she was going to call the police.

The girl seemed to be scared. She hurriedly stopped her, "No... Don't call the police..."

The kind-hearted man said, "Girl, don't be afraid. The police offices will give you justice..."

But the girl hurriedly drilled out of the crowd and escaped before he could finish the words.

Looking at the onlookers who were in astonishment, Winnie put her phone back into her pocket and said calmly, "It's obvious that she's the liar. The boy beside me is handsome and has both good performance in study and a good personality. He's not that kind of man. So I think those who criticized him just now should apologize to him, right?"

The onlookers looked at each other in confusion. They hadn't expected that there would be such a big reversal.

Right at this moment, someone asked tentatively, "Is she Winnie?"

It's so dim that I can't see her clearly. But their voices are so similar.

Oh gosh, I saw it. It's Winnie!

When the onlookers became excited, Channing, who had been silent, held up Winnie's hand and they quickly left.

Channing guessed that someone must have photographed this and subscribed it to the media.

Then there came the trending news.

Channing didn't tell Stella about the details. He paused and then asked, "Did they take photos?" Stella replied, "Yep, but luckily the photos are blurry and they can't see your face clearly."

How did you recognize me?

Bullshit, I'm your sister. How can't I recognize you?

Channing slightly pressed his thin lips together, "Will this bring great negative impact to her?"

I'm not clear of this. I will ask her later...

Stella suddenly paused.

Channing asked, "What's wrong?"

Nothing. Leave this matter to me. You should focus on your study.

Stella suddenly remembered that Winnie was an entertainer of the Conrad Group.

This news had gone viral on the internet and her team must be handling it. This meant that Clarence probably had learned about this.

Stella was not sure about whether he could recognize Channing.

Stella bit her lower lip, scratched her head and then called Winnie.

But she still didn't receive her call after a long while.

Stella guessed that she must have been affected by this matter.

After hesitating for a long while, Stella finally decided to call Nathan.

The call was connected soon.

Nathan asked, "Ms. Radomil, what's the matter?"

Stella straightened her back, "I want to ask you, does this matter have a seriously negative impact on Winnie?"

No. It's very serious. Nathan said seriously, "I will have a great impact on her career. We've been negotiating on some endorsements and films with some sponsors, but they all quit now."

Stella was not convinced.

Nathan continued, "Mr. Conrad is holding an emergent meeting to deal with this matter now."

Er... Should he deal with this in person?

Yep. Mr. Conrad had been responsible for Winnie's work personally.

Nathan promised that he didn't lie.

It was true that Mr. Conrad had been in Winnie's working chat group.

Stella laughed awkwardly, "I don't expect that Mr. Conrad has engaged in many areas."

Able person is always busy.

Then, please feel free to call me if you need me. I will make every effort to be cooperative.

Stella looked out of the window after ending the call and heaved a long sigh.

What a coincidence. She made a clean break with Clarence several days ago, but now she brought trouble to him again.

Stella took out her phone and surfed on the Internet. Then she found that the tag about Winnie's love afraid was on top of the trending news.

Many of her opponents and anti-fans spread the rumors that Winnie was a home-wrecker again.

Sometimes it was like this. No matter how hard you tried to clarify it, those people just wanted to see the things they expected.

But it seemed like this had a great negative impact on Winnie.

Winnie silently heard Nathan talking nonsense in a righteous tone of voice.

When Nathan put the phone back in his pocket, Winnie asked, "Mr. Lance, have you thinking of becoming an actor if you quit your job as an assistant."

Nathan wiped her forehead, "You flatter me. This is a necessary professional quality as an assistant.

Winnie was rendered speechless.

Several seconds later, Clarence asked in a flat tone, "Except for that high school student, did anyone take part in this matter?"

Winnie nodded her head, "I guess that this is not an accident. It's premeditated."

It was true that Winnie was filming a movie there. When she saw Channing opposite the street, she wanted to walk over and greet him, and then she saw what happened.

As she was standing far away from there, she found that several men had been waiting in the vicinity, and then they rushed forwards and kept instigating those onlookers in the crowd in an attempt to mislead public opinion. It was also those men who criticized Channing angrily in the crowd just now.

Clarence clicked the desk with his slender finger from time to time, seeming to be thinking of something.

Stella and Channing were plotted one after and other. But from the two troubles, he could tell that the approaches used by the conspirator were not that perfect.

It would be an overestimation to call them well-designed conspiracies.

Nathan said, "Mr. Conrad, although the approaches they used are shady, they're somehow useful. If Winnie hasn't shown up today, their plan may be successful. Even if we provide evidence to prove Channing's innocence later, it still has brought negative impact on him."

Scandals could ruin a person effortlessly.

Clarence said, "Let the PR team clarify this matter and alleviate the spreading of this rumor."

I will arrange it right now.

Winnie stood up, "Mr. Conrad, if there is not any other matter. I will leave now."

Hold on, Clarence looked towards her, "Do you know what you're not supposed to tell others?"

Winnie replied, "Mr. Conrad, how can you look down on me? I have the professional quality as an actress."

Clarence gestured her to leave.

Nathan instructed the PR team and then asked, "Mr. Conrad, what about Mrs. Conrad?"

Tell her to come to my office tomorrow.☐☐☐☐